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How many amps a 3500 watt amp draws?


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Monthly at the very least.

shit, i thought someone was gonna say weekly, that's a little more do-able

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OK, I'll be that person. Weekly! Lmfao. Nah, I think definitely monthly but the more often, the better. Not necessarily nightly obviously but if you get around to it every month, should be fine.

The batteries will live longer, happier lives if you allow them to cycle at least a few weeks or so assuming normal daily driven operation.

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OK, I'll be that person. Weekly! Lmfao. Nah, I think definitely monthly but the more often, the better. Not necessarily nightly obviously but if you get around to it every month, should be fine.

The batteries will live longer, happier lives if you allow them to cycle at least a few weeks or so assuming normal daily driven operation.

why is that? i dont have much experience with batts and alternators just yet....gettin there though

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3500watt = 14.4v * I (current)

with that it should be 243.0555555555555555555556 amps :)

but that's with a perfect world

someone correct me if I'm wrong please :peepwall:

Edit: calculations done with best case scenario with great electrical

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im gonna be that other guy.

loud and power hungry stereos dont go hand and hand with light. if you gonna be using a 3500 watt amp i will only assume a good 300+ pounds between subs and box. sorry but your only gonna gain weight in the audio world not lose weight.

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im gonna be that other guy.

loud and power hungry stereos dont go hand and hand with light. if you gonna be using a 3500 watt amp i will only assume a good 300+ pounds between subs and box. sorry but your only gonna gain weight in the audio world not lose weight.

ehh....it's whatever, i'm upgrading the car's power to handle the weight, but it's goin on a single 12 0_o.....

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rule of thumb, divide wattage by 10.

so 350amps or so, could be little more or little less.

you can easily run 3500 on a 270a alt, just need a few batteries. i have about 5k on a 200a alt with 3 batteries. full tilt music no less than 13.7v

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rule of thumb, divide wattage by 10.

so 350amps or so, could be little more or little less.

you can easily run 3500 on a 270a alt, just need a few batteries. i have about 5k on a 200a alt with 3 batteries. full tilt music no less than 13.7v

I'm gonna try and pull it off.....i think I'm about to start selling my stuff to start working towards bigger and better....but i feel like my car currently has some issues with voltage drop that I shouldn't be seeing.

What the f**k is an appropriate signature supposed to look like?

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DD M1c @ 2 ohms

Rockford Prime 200.2

Pioneer 6.75" Comp Set

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Project DB Battery Terminals

Axxess ASWC

Stinger HPM Everywhereeee

90 Sq. Ft. of Stinger Roadkill

Stock Alt

Stuff To Come

Sundown X-12

New Amp

New Comps

4 Channel Amp

My Current Build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167462-13-kia-forte-koup-dd-setup/

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